The Passover Seder Plate Explained

The Passover Seder Plate Explained

This basic video (01:30) introduces the six symbolic food items traditionally laid on the seder plate during the Passover seder. 

Yaakov Shwekey: Vehi She’amda

Yaakov Shwekey: Vehi She’amda

A modern take on ancient words, the lyrics to this song, provided below in English, Hebrew and transliterated, come from

The Tale of a Sale: The Custom of Selling Chametz Before Passover

The Tale of a Sale: The Custom of Selling Chametz Before Passover

This clear and concise video (02:46) explains the history and halachic rationale behind the custom of selling one’s chametz to a

Why Do Jews in the Diaspora Often Have Two Passover Seders?

Why Do Jews in the Diaspora Often Have Two Passover Seders?

This brief article from My Jewish Learning explains the halachic rationale for having two Passover seders outside of Israel and only one

Mimouna: A Moroccan Celebration of the End of Passover

Mimouna: A Moroccan Celebration of the End of Passover

Originally celebrated by Jews in Morocco, Mimouna is a festival celebrating the end of Passover and the beginning of spring

Passover Sacrifice in Modern Jerusalem

Passover Sacrifice in Modern Jerusalem

How was the pilgrimage festival of Passover celebrated in Temple times? In this i24News segment (02:33), members of The Temple

The Evolution of Passover Throughout History

The Evolution of Passover Throughout History

What are the roots of the Passover festival, and how has its observance changed over time? This article from My

Unique Passover Traditions from Around the World

Unique Passover Traditions from Around the World

Passover is one of the most celebrated holidays in the Jewish world, yet each community adds their own unique twist,

Passover Themes from Exodus: Recognition of God, Renewal & Empathy

Passover Themes from Exodus: Recognition of God, Renewal & Empathy

Going beyond freedom, this animated video (07:02) produced by Aleph Beta Academy reexamines the biblical text of Exodus to explore central themes

How Shmurah Matzah is Made

How Shmurah Matzah is Made

“Shmurah matzah” – literally, “watched matzah” – refers to matzah baked from flour and water which has been carefully supervised